Agriculture
Himachal Apple Growers Trial Chinese Monorail to Ease Labour Shortage
Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh have begun testing a Chinese‑made monorail system as a solution to persistent labour shortages in their orchards.
09 Oct 2026
Himachal Apple Output Plummets, Minister Jagat Singh Negi Blames BJP
Apple production in Himachal Pradesh has dropped sharply, prompting state minister Jagat Singh Negi to accuse the BJP of misleading orchardists over payment discrepancies.
09 Oct 2026
ICAR Director General visits CRRI-CRURRS research station in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand
The Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research inspected the ICAR‑CRRI‑CRURRS facility at Hazaribagh station, reviewing ongoing agricultural research programmes.
09 Oct 2026
Gujarat, AAU to Launch Biofertilizer and Biopesticide Units Under New MoU
The state of Gujarat has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Agricultural and Agri‑Food University (AAU) to establish biofertilizer and biopesticide production units, aiming to boost sustainable agriculture in the region.
09 Oct 2026
Farmers in Ludhiana Face DAP Fertilizer Shortage, Says Lakha
Farmers in Ludhiana are reporting a shortage of DAP fertilizer, prompting concerns over crop sowing, according to local farmer Lakha.
09 Oct 2026
Maharashtra Farmers Sell Cattle as Drought‑Hit Crops Fail
In Maharashtra, farmers are liquidating cattle to survive as prolonged drought has crippled crop production, creating a fodder shortage across 265 talukas.
09 Oct 2026
Arunachal Fish Ranching Drive Releases 3 Lakh Fingerlings into Bichom Reservoir
The state’s fish ranching initiative has introduced 300,000 fingerlings into the Bichom Reservoir, boosting local aquaculture prospects.
09 Oct 2026
ਫਿਰੋਜ਼ਪੁਰ ''ਚ ਪਰਾਲੀ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਨ ਲਈ ਪ੍ਰਸ਼ਾਸਨ ਅਲਰਟ
ਫਿਰੋਜ਼ਪੁਰ ''ਚ ਪਰਾਲੀ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਨ ਲਈ ਪ੍ਰਸ਼ਾਸਨ ਅਲਰਟ
09 Oct 2026
Punjab Sets Fixed Paddy Procurement Targets for Each Mandi; Farmers Raise Concerns
Punjab has announced a first‑of‑its‑kind policy setting a specific procurement target for paddy at every mandi, a move that has sparked questions among local farmers.
09 Oct 2026
Rainfall deficit of up to 59% in 12 Madhya Pradesh districts hits soybean and maize
Rainfall across Madhya Pradesh fell 4% below normal, with a 12% shortfall in the western region and a 20‑59% deficit in 12 districts, prompting farmers to report maize losses and consider planting chickpeas instead of wheat.
09 Oct 2026
Jharkhand Agriculture Minister Urges Scientific Farming, Better Seeds to Boost Production
The Jharkhand Agriculture Minister has called for the adoption of scientific farming practices and the use of improved seed varieties to enhance agricultural productivity in the state.
09 Oct 2026
शेतकऱ्यांचे राज्य सरकारला २५ ऑक्टोबरपर्यंत अल्टीमेटम;
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09 Oct 2026